Reference NumberREAD/147
TitleBleeding Lancet
Date1875-1925
DescriptionBleeding lancet housed in a tortoiseshell sheath, comprising a metal blade with a broken tip engraved with 'WEST', and hinged between the two tortoiseshell panels. These are engraved with 'ABM' on one, and 'WH' on the other.
Extent1 item
Dimensions75mm x 2mm x 15mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameLancet
TermBlood Loss, Surgical
General Surgery -- Instrumentation
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/1977Thomas Read & Co; 1744-1997; Surgical instrument makers1744-1997
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